​Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Manager - Solar and Battery

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer, owner and operator in the UK and Ireland.

Their technologies cover onshore/offshore wind, solar, hydro and BESS.

Job Description:

The O&M Manager will initially be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of our clients Solar & BESS Operational and Maintenance strategies.

As their Asset Base develops, they will also then lead a team of internal specialists and supervisors, as well as supervise and monitor a diverse group of external suppliers to deliver on those Operations and Maintenance strategies.

Key Accountabilities;

• Manage the implementation of our Operation and Maintenance strategies across our BESS and utility-scale Solar PV portfolio.

• Manage and monitor the O&M programme in-line with the strategy, operational safety and service requirements defined for each asset.

• Ensure that staff and subcontractors are working in accordance with UK standards, legislation and Safe Systems of Work.

• Perform regular site inspections to ensure adherence to Safety, technical and quality standards and requirements.

• Work with the Operational Safety Team to ensure high safety standards are set and maintained across our portfolio

• Guarantee that the work is planned, costed, executed and reported in line with the business strategy, operational safety, technical and contract requirements.

• Manage the costs of the allocated sector in line within the agreed budget

Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• Technical Operations and Maintenance (O&M) experience in the Renewable Energy Industry, ideally in Battery Storage and Solar PV.

• Experience managing teams of engineers and supervisors, and liaising with external contractors.

• Perform site inspections

• Demonstrable H&S background, and ideally a recognised qualification around safety, health and environment.

• Good understanding and experience working in accordance with the UK standards and legislation, with a particular focus on Operational Safety.

• Understanding of the UK energy market and regulations, in particular distributed energy technology, such as Battery Storage Systems, Solar PV, smart energy systems and transmission and distribution networks.